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Woman on train slapped six-year-old boy she didn't know across the face

Press Association A far shot of the inside of Edinburgh Waverly train station. Boards displaying service times hang over the gates for boarding the platforms. There is a large open area with people milling about holding bags, with shops around the edges of the space. A blue board hangs from the glass ceiling giving directions for toilets, platforms, car parks etcPress Association
The assault happened as the train arrived at Edinburgh Waverly railway station

Police are searching for a woman who slapped a six-year-old boy across the face on board a train in Edinburgh.

The incident happened at about 15:00 on Saturday on a rail service that had travelled from Morpeth, Northumberland, and had just arrived at Edinburgh Waverley - its final stop.

The boy - who the woman did not know - was with a relative at the time and British Transport Police (BTP) said the assault was witnessed by several people.

No arrests have been made in connection with the incident and inquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 481 of 24 October.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.